Campaign news and articles including reports from events, meetings & actions.

Keep the Heartbeat Going!
Friday 3rd July 2020
To mark the 72nd birthday of the NHS, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, with ongoing privatisation and a potentially disastrous trade bill in the pipeline, we invited people to demonstrate their united appreciation for the NHS, and to share their thoughts on what it means to 'Keep the Heartbeat Going'.
International Workers Memorial Day | 2020
Tuesday 28th April 2020
Statement on behalf of the Save South Tyneside Hospital Campaign, together with statements from Unison South Tyneside Health Branch, and Unite the Union North East Health Branch.
Fundraisers and Celebrations | Summer-2018
Wednesday 1st August 2018
The campaign has been working hard throughout the summer to spread awareness, build solidarity, and raise funds for our legal battle. Some important events have included the LAfFalAnG Comedy Fundraiser, the NHS 70th Anniversary Dinner, and the 134th Durham Miners' Gala.
National March and Rally for #ourNHS70
Saturday 30th June 2018
70 years after the creation of the NHS, Save South Tyneside Hospital Campaign joined thousands at a national march and rally in London to celebrate what the NHS has given us, to draw attention to the ongoing dismantling of the NHS, and to call for its reinstatement.
South Tyneside May Day Rally and Celebration | 2017
Monday 1st May 2017
On Monday May First, the May Day Rally and Celebration took place in South Tyneside. Some 35 local activists attended this annual event, held this year at the Alberta Club in Jarrow.
Jarrow March 80th Anniversary
Saturday 1st October 2016
The campaign received another boost when we attended the rally and celebration at Monkton Stadium marking the 80th anniversary of the Jarrow March.

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    Independent Councillor for Beacon and Bents
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    North East Socialist Singers (NESS)
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    First leader of the Green Party, and co-leader from 2016-2018
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    for Newcastle North
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    Secretary Unison Northern Region
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    GMB - Britain's General Union
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    Branch Chair of Unite the Union - South of Tyne
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    Green Party Councillor for Beacon and Bents
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    Save Rothbury Cottage Hospital
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    Actor - Bleak House, Local Hero, New Tricks, Star Wars
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    Chair of the Save Lewisham Hospital Campaign
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    Keep Our NHS Public - Durham
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    Keep Our NHS Public - Sunderland & District
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    North East People's Assembly
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    Disabled People Against the Cuts (DPAC)
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    Coordinator of Save South Tyneside Hospital Campaign
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    Stand Up to Racism
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    Former Leader of the Labour Party
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    National Support Officer for University and College Union
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    Labour Councillor for Hebburn South
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    Former Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
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    Secretary of Keep Our NHS Public - North East
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    for Sunderland Central
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    Unite Regional Secretary
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    for Jarrow
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    National Secretary of Health Campaigns Together
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    Keep Our NHS Public - Sunderland & District
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    Unison Deputy Convenor - Northern Region
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    Staff Side Chair and Unison Branch Secretary - South Tyneside District Hospital
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    Chairperson of the Royal College of Nursing Northern Regional Board
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    Chair of Unison Northern Region International Committee
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    Socialist Party
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    Co-Chair - Health Watch South Tyneside
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    Director of the Institute of Health and Society
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    Keep Our NHS Public - North East
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    Chair of Save South Tyneside Hospital Campaign
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    North East Socialist Singers (NESS)
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    Health Branch National Officer - Unite the Union
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    for Washington & Sunderland West
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    North East Green Party Coordinator & spokesperson for South Tyneside Transport Users Group
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    Former MP for Jarrow
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    Actor from Stockton - Drop the Dead Donkey, Ballykissangel, DCI Banks, Brassed Off
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    Save North Tyneside NHS